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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

7 days onboard at Freedom of the Seas Cruise,Royal Caribbean International

We have had a chance to get out last month before were freezing our butt off in North. This vacation is extra special considering we were celebrating my Parents-in-law 50th anniversary.

We are all excited and finally onboard after the freezing month and can't believe we were all wearing summer clothes.

Day 1:

After all the paperworks and long queue we saw ourselves in our room and enjoying the welcome food in Deck 11. As a part of cruise protocol they have a mandatory drill for safety in-case something happen and the drill will take place before the sailing.

After the drill they prepare a sail away party that was located at deck 11.

Day 2: CocoCay,Bahamas

We dock at the private island of Royal Caribbean International at CocoCay, Bahamas around 8:30, were all passengers are transferred by a private boat that has capacity about 100 passengers to the island.The place is beautiful that is own by Royal Caribbean International and only cruise passengers are there to enjoy the place aside the staffs and the employees.

We had dinner at the main dining table and enjoy the entertainment they prepared on that night for all of us. Though we did not stay all night considering we have a little one.

Day 3: Onboard at Freedom of the Seas

Our day is kinda slow considering my husband's vomit at night and both of us haven't slept well. After he went down to see the doctor and no findings except digestive intestinal.As the protocol of the ship he was quarantine for 24 hours even his not sick or vomit anymore. Our day sucks and its give a headache considering my parents-in-law is with us.

So I decided to stay with hubby at our room after my lunch and put our little one to sleep since we can't enjoy things as a family.

After all, we're still thankful he's not sick.

Day 4: St. Thomas

Freedom of the Seas cruise dock at St. Thomas at morning and we will leave the place around 4:30. The place is beautiful and inviting. We book for a tour to see both island with an open-air vehicle for 2 hours and have an option to drop in the town for more shopping.

We had so much fun plus we see the panoramic view of the Magen's Beach and know the history.After done some shopping we headed back to our ship and prepare for our night.

Day 5: St. Maarte
St. Maarte is an island that was divided into 2 independent countries. You'll find yourself either Dutch or French side. French side is more expensive compare to Dutch side. The cruise dock at St. Maarte so it is in the Dutch side.Getting around is easier and most people we talk can speak english so no worries at all.

Day 6: On board at Freedom of the Seas:
I find myself in Deck 4,Breakfast with the Character together with the family. My daughter was scary cat in Madagascar character so we have to held her so she will not cry. It was a good experience though.After the breakfast we decided to drop off the little one to Aquanauts program for kids age 3.It was perfect with sunny, blue water and no humidity. People are enjoying in the pool while others are busy getting some tan.

Day 7: Freedom Fest:We're still onboard on Freedom of the seas, but the weather doesn't allow us to enjoy to Deck 11. The day was cold and we were wearing a light jacket. Even walking on deck 11 is freezing so I try not to walk there.Our day went fast and found ourselves to Freedom fest and Dreamworks Move it! Move it! parade in the afternoon. Our dinner is late so we have time to watch the show was the Farewell Show Spectacular. Graham, the Cruise Director, sang a little bit.After our dinner we went back to the room to pack up our luggage to place outside our room before midnight.

Day 8:DebarkationOn the last day we woke up so early and rang my parents-in-law's room. Hubby and I went to deck 11 for breakfast while my parents-in-law stayed in their room till 8:00 a.m. and went down to meet us on deck 5 were the waiting area.The departure process is easy. They called the number and color of your luggage, once they call you're ready to go and get your luggage and went to custom process. Overall, we all had a great time and enjoyed our family vacation.

This is the very same cruise ship and destination that my sister-in-law took last month. It was so wonderful just looking at the photos. I am envious! I haven't been to a cruise yet and I don't see myself going to one someday soon.

wow, 8 days of fun and great exploration. i have yet to convince the husband and my girl to go for a cruise. mga takrot so dagat, hehe. happy 50th wedding anniversary to your parents in law. keep travelling, Mhie! i always enjoy your travel stories and photos.